Locum General Surgeon - Travel & Coverage (AK)

Aya Locums; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 262,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging coverage

Malpractice coverage

Credentialing assistance

License assistance

Job summary

Aya Locums is seeking a locum General Surgeon in Ketchikan, AK to cover a critical access facility. The assignment runs for 13 weeks with preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative responsibilities, including on-call emergencies and on-site collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Expect competitive hourly pay of $190–$220 and comprehensive locum tenens support, credentialing and travel arrangements through Aya Locums.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• ACGME or AOA surgery residency completed.
• Board certification in surgery (ABS).
• Active, unrestricted Alaska medical license.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical locum experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of surgeries including appendectomies, hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, emergency surgeries, and upper and lower endoscopies, among others.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Be on-call for emergency surgeries, such as trauma cases or unexpected complications.
• Provide consultations to patients and other medical professionals regarding surgical options and care plans.
• Provide patient education about post-operative care and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.

Skills

General surgery

On-call readiness

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

MD/DO degree

Surgery residency (ACGME/AOA)

Job description

Aya Locums is seeking a locum General Surgeon in Ketchikan, AK to cover a critical access facility. The assignment runs for 13 weeks with preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative responsibilities, including on-call emergencies and on-site collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Expect competitive hourly pay of $190–$220 and comprehensive locum tenens support, credentialing and travel arrangements through Aya Locums.